The trial of Larry Nassar, the ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor, has inspired me to want to update my victim impact statement. I have loved the way Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has presided over this case. She has enabled the victims of Larry Nassar to have a voice. A voice that was listened to, heard, and validated.…

About a month ago as I was sitting at church listening to my pastor when he said something that has really stuck with me. He said, “Our mess is not meant to be our ministry; it’s meant to be our miracle”. This sent my mind spinning. I have always said that I would find the…

Isaiah 9:6 is where we learn Jesus is to be our counselor; the prophet Isaiah is foretelling of the birth of Christ, “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us…and he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”. For the longest time I have struggled…

I have this problem. I feel responsible for the man who abused me. It’s like the weirdest parental role in existence; being the “parent” of a narcissist for whom I have to make sure everyone sees him for who he really is, and to make sure he never harms another person EVER…well, perhaps it’s more…

There is a couple who have and care for a variety of wild animals. One day while out walking, you came across the wife who was walking a tiger. The urge to pet it was too great, and you ask if you can pet the tiger. You quickly discover this cute but very large cat…